A 40-year-old Regina man has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography following a months-long investigation.

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) began an investigation into the Regina man on Feb. 15 after receiving a complaint about a city resident distributing child pornography through email and a social media application.

On June 21, a search warrant was executed at the man’s house, where digital devices were seized. After a forensic examination of the seized devices, charges were laid against the man and he was arrested Tuesday.

He has been released on numerous conditions and is scheduled to appear at Regina Provincial Court in Regina on Oct. 24.

The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. It investigates crimes involving the abuse and exploitation of children on the Internet.